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Pro Tips for Choosing Artwork for Your Home

By DESIGN VICE Updated on 02/24/21
One of the most frequently asked questions designers get is: “How do I choose the right artwork?

There are a few guidelines to make sure you select the right piece for a specific space. Artwork is what helps define
the personality of the homeowner and their space. It›s useful in tying certain pieces together and creating character in a
home. The best thing about art is that it’s an investment you can take with you as you move, and can even grow in value
over time. It also doesn’t require you to take out a second mortgage; you can spend as little or as much as you like.

For the Kitchen: One of the most commonly forgotten You want to incorporate different sizes as well, big and
rooms in terms of artwork is the kitchen. The kitchen is small so the possibilities are endless. You can have

often referred to as the “heart of the home” and in many them all in similar frames for a minimalist look or all
cases, the most used room of the house’. There is no different frames to add some character. These pieces
question, art needs to be incorporated here. Countertops can be rotated or updated whenever you get bored, no
or spaces above cabinets are perfect homes for art. To nails required.
keep the art in the details, lean toward smaller pieces
that complement, not overwhelm, the space. We tend For the Bathroom: The bathroom is another room that
to go with funny or more social prints that make often gets neglected with art. The artwork you choose

us smile, and make mornings easier! should go with the vibe of the bathroom. For example, if
it’s a powder room on the main level, you should stick to
For the Bedroom: The bedroom is a retreat, a place for more fun and bright pieces. If it’s a master bath, go with
relaxation and the artwork should reflect that. The best more serene or calming pieces. Bathroom art looks great
walls for art in the bedroom are directly over the bed or in pairs, we like to choose a set of two either stacked or
on the wall opposite the bed. Large scale pieces are best side by side. They can be two of the same abstract pieces
and should be hung at eye level. Look for abstract pieces with one flipped on its side, or two different pieces that

with soothing colors or tones. If you are into photography, go with the same theme. Solid places for these pieces
landscapes or desaturated photos work best. Keep the would be over the toilet, over the bathtub (if you’re lucky
frames minimal–a gallery frame or canvases work great enough to have one), or over the towel/robe hooks.
as well. Here, we want to focus on the art piece itself and
not so much its vessel. For the Living Room: The most fun room to decorate
with art, and most times, the most intimidating is
For the Office: Whether you work from home or in an the living room. Most of us feel a lot of pressure here

office, art is a great way to personalize your space and since this is the room most of your guests will see and
keep you inspired. Our favorite way to do this is by spend time in. Choosing the right piece is elemental in
creating a rotating gallery. To start, you need a provoking conversation and setting the feel or vibe of
long floating ledge shelf installed preferably over your the space. You can opt for one large-scale piece or a large
workspace or close to it. The beauty of this is that it’s the gallery wall. Sometimes you need to think outside the
only thing you will have to hang! Next is the fun part, frame. Art doesn’t have to be a piece of print or canvas,
you can pick out an assortment of artwork that inspires sometimes it can take other forms. Whether it’s a large
you. Envision a mood board of sorts, positive images or scale replica of the American flag or Stag horns, look
works by artists who inspire you are good places to start. beyond a 2D image and you’ll find a unique piece that

best reflects you.
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